Creative Faces: Make Your Own Makeup

by Maxine Nelson

These days, more and more people are careful about what products they use on their skin. With this attractively photographed beauty guide at hand, they'll never have to wonder anymore about those 10-syllable ingredients that appear on the label of commercial brands. Instead they'll whip up their own professional-quality, all-natural make-up at a fraction of the cost. It takes no special skills to follow the recipes; all the necessary information on equipment and supplies is right in the introduction. The products come in a wide variety of shades so there's something for all skin colors. And there's information about pigments and fun additions for lipstick, base, mascara, shadow, and more--plus suggestions for creating a great party look.

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 2005

Reviews

[Mermarie]

Somewhat disappointed- I was extremely surprised that this book held more pictures and glitter than actual content. None of the recipes, save for the lotions, which I already knew the basics of, actually required household items or materials. I was looking for simplicity with spices and everyday ingredients, but the requirements were basically the same as you'd find on the back of a mascara package. To me, the book's saving graces were the 'ingredient' chart and/or benefit for the lotion recipes, and the lotion recipes themselves. They seemed practical and basic.
Last thoughts? If I'm working towards a more organic/financially affordable means to that organic lifestyle, the chemically saturated recipes within this book will not help in that arena. I'd much rather search for them on pinterest, instead. : )